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The Snow Tourist
In this unique book, part eulogy, part history, part travelogue, Charlie English goes in search of the best snow on the planet. Along the way he explains the extraordinary hold this commonplace phenomenon has over us, and reveals the ongoing drama of our relationship with it. Combining on-the-slopes experience with off-piste research, Charlie English's journey begins with the magical moment when his two-year-old son sees snow for the first time, before setting off in the footsteps of the Romantic poets over the Alps, following the sled-tracks of the Inuit across Greenland, and meeting up with a flurry of fellow enthusiasts, from snow-making scientists in Japan and global warming experts in California to plough drivers in Alaska.This is a book for anyone who reaches for their mittens at the sight of the first flake.
The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu: The Quest for this Storied City and the Race to Save Its Treasures
‘An exemplary work of investigative journalism that is also a wonderfully colourful book of history and travel’ Observer, Books of the Year ‘A piece of postmodern historiography of quite extraordinary sophistication and ingenuity... [written with] exceptional delicacy and restraint’ TLS
The Gallery of Miracles and Madness: Insanity, Art and Hitler’s first Mass-Murder Programme
‘A riveting tale, brilliantly told' Philippe Sands The little-known story of Hitler’s war on modern art and the mentally ill.
Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic
The 1866 transatlantic yacht race was a match that saw three yachts battle their way across the Atlantic in the dead of winter in pursuit of a $90,000 prize. Six men died in the brutal and close-fought contest, and the event changed the perception of yachting from a slightly effete gentlemen's pursuit into something altogether more rugged and adventurous. The race also symbolized the beginning of America's 'gilded age', with its associated obscene wealth and largesse (the $90,000 prize put up by the three contestants is about $15 million in today's money), as well as the thawing of relations between the US and UK. The narrative focuses on the victorious yacht Henrietta and her owner James Go...
A FOOL'S SPARK
The novel examines parallel love affairs, one inside gaol where life is lived among power groups dedicated to advancing the dark side of human nature, the other in straight society where life is lived inside the boundaries of ethical orthodoxy. The two stories intersect; both couples confront danger, even death; each love story poses a threat to the survival of the other; both, in a sense, prevail, for in this contingent environment there can be no necessary winner. "I loved the depth, complexity and individuality of the characters - they lived and breathed for me and the back stories were so adroitly handled that at no point was I left with any uncertainties or loose ends. The story was woven and written skilfully and could be read on any number of different levels, as all the best stories should be... I did feel though that this was a tale that would linger long in the mind and that was because of the well-drawn personalities." Marilyn Messik Author, Copywriter, Editorial Consultant
The Good Inventor
“Monica, the kind air hostess, watched anxiously as Charlie picked at his dinner. She made a special effort to find some food (chicken nuggets and chips) that would surly tempt a child. The boy just moved the food around the plate and looked despondent.” “She knew there had been some kind of tragedy and that he was the only surviving member of his family.” Charlie was travelling to Ireland to live with his eccentric uncle, Dr Theodore Whitestick a renowned doctor, surgeon and inventor. The doctor has no experience of raising a child and just hoped that Charlie would follow in the family tradition and become a “Good Inventor.” The Doctor must impress the Inspectors from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs that he is a suitable guardian for Charlie; however he is hiding something he has a secret creation!. The fun begins when Charlie discovers the “Good Doctor’s” secret and the magic of the Connemara countryside releases the power of the druids in the boy. “The story is full of mystery and magic, and the boy has a lot to learn about his fantastic new home!”
Coming of Age
“Coming of Age” unfolds against the backdrop of the Counter Culture and the Olympic Games in Munich. It begins in Rome, where Charlie Weaver, a young English actor, revolts against the cynical manipulation of agents and directors. Tired of playing other people, he wants to command his own destiny. His youthful desire to be a soldier is rekindled by Udo, a German mercenary, whose exploits are motivated by altruistic ideals! They recruit a band of soldiers and conmen at the Hoffbrauhaus in Munich, and embark on an impossible mission....to steal from the biggest drug cartel in Germany!
Birds of a Feather. Life is a Story - story.one
Birds of a Feather zeigt, wie eine scheinbar banale Szene, wie der Tod einer Taube den Blick auf das Leben verändern kann. Diese Sammlung von Geschichten fängt die kleinen, oft übersehenen Momente des Alltags ein, die dennoch tief nachhallen. Mit einem feinen Gespür für die menschliche Psyche zeigt dieses Buch, wie selbst die unscheinbarsten Augenblicke große Emotionen auslösen können. Birds of a Feather shows how a seemingly trivial scene like the death of a pigeon can alter ones perspective on life. This collection of stories captures the small, often overlooked moments of everyday life that nonetheless resonate deeply. With a keen sensitivity to the human psyche, this book reveals how even the most inconspicuous moments can evoke profound emotions.
